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Optomechanical Properties of Materials

Optomechanical and Thermal Design and Analysis

Shock and Vibration Control

Tracking and Line-of-Sight Stabilization

Optical Component Design and Mounting

Mechanisms and MOEM Devices

Tolerancing, Specifications, and Standards

Fabrication, Assembly, Alignment, and Testing

Optomechanical Properties of Materials

Acrylic windows for underwater structuresG. M. Dunn, J. Stachiw [1966]

Metal mirrors in the largeH. D. Taylor [1975]

Machinability aspects of diamond-turned metal opticsJ. B. Arnold, P. J. Steger, T. O. Morris [1975]

The design and manufacture of large beryllium opticsR. R. Altenhof [1975]

Selection of materials and processes for metal opticsR. A. Paquin [1975]

Basic properties of metal opticsW. P. Barnes Jr. [1977]

Military specifications applicable to optical coatingsJ. G. Clover [1979]

Infrared optical grade germaniumJ. R. Piedmont [1979]

Testing and specification for infrared (IR) optics for thermal imagingA. W. Efkeman, R. A. Spande [1979]

Specifying glass and plastic optics - What's the difference?J. Lytel [1979]

Ultra-lightweight fused silica mirrors for cryogenic space optical systemJ. W. Pepi, R. J. Wollensak [1979]


Optomechanical Properties of Materials (continued)

Metal mirror selection guide updateC. Denny, W. J. Spawr, R. L. Pierce [1979]

Specifications of Raytran materialJ. Connolly, B. diBenedetto, R. Donadio [1979]

Space Telescope mirror substrateW. C. Lewis [1979]

Specifications for metal opticsW. J. Brady [1979]

Graphite/epoxy material characteristics and design techniques for airborne instrumentapplication

J. E. Stumm, G. E. Pynchon, G. C. Krumweide [1981]

Mirror figure-of-merit and material index-of-goodness for high power laser beamreflectors

C. A. Klein [1981]

Fuzed silica mirror evaluation for the Shuttle Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF)W. P. Barnes Jr., R. K. Melugin [1982]

Continuous wave laser damage on optical componentsJ. R. Palmer [1983]

The effects of epoxy shrinkage on the Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facilitytechnology mirror assembly

L. M. Cohen [1983]

Advanced lightweight beryllium mirrorsR. A. Paquin, H. Levenstein, L. Altadonna, G. Gould [1983]

New opportunities for materials selection trade-offs for high precision space mirrorsC. J. Pellerin, F. Ayer, Y. Mehrotra, A. Hopkins [1985]


Hot isostatic pressed beryllium for large opticsR. A. Paquin [1986]

ZnS, ZnSe, and ZnS/ZnSe windows - Their impact on FLIR system performanceC. A. Klein, B. Dibenedetto, J. Pappis [1986]

The use of aluminum alloy castings as diamond machining substrates for optical surfacesR. Dahlgren, M. Gerchman [1988]

Fabrication of a metal-matrix composite mirrorE. Ulph [1988]

Spincasting of a 3.5-m diameter f/1.75 mirror blank in borosilicate glassL. W. Goble, J. R. P.Angel, J. M. Hill, E. J. Mannery [1988]

Shear moduli for cellular foam materials and its influence on the design of lightweightmirrors

Robert Stone, Daniel Vukobratovich, Ralph M. Richard [1989]

Thermal shock: catastrophic damage to transmissive optical components in high powercw and repetitive pulsed laser environments

James R. Palmer [1989]

Lightweight laser communications mirrors made with metal foam coresDaniel Vukobratovich [1989]

New low-cost dimensionally stable composite linear absolute position encoder scaleWilliam L. Hassler, Robert K. Nakayama [1990]

Measuring the stability of three copper alloysTheodore D. Doiron, John R. Stoup, Patricia Snoots, Grace Chaconas [1990]

Dimensional stability of superinvarSteven R. Patterson [1990]


Dimensional stability of bare and coated reaction-bonded silicon carbideMatthew B. Magida, Roger A. Paquin, James J. Richmond [1990]

Dimensional stability of electroless nickel coatingsDouglas L. Hibbard, Douglas L. Hibbard [1990]

Comparison of microdeformation in I-70, O-50 and a new instrument grade ofberyllium (I-250)

James M. Marder [1990]

Dimensional stability: an overviewRoger A. Paquin [1990]

Moisture and viscoelastic effects on the dimensional stability of compositesErnest G. Wolff [1990]

Large stable mirrors: a comparison of glass, beryllium, and silicon carbideStanley J. Kishner, George J. Gardopee, Matthew B. Magida, Roger A. Paquin [1990]

Study on correlating rain erosion resistance with sliding abrasion resistance of DLC ongermanium

Michael N. Gardos, Bonnie L. Soriano, Steven H. Propst [1990]

Correlation of RTV properties to test data and its effect on the AXAF mirrorperformance

Simon Chia-Fu Sheng, Oscar Berendsohn, Martin R. Schreibman, Lester M. Cohen [1990]

Unstable opticsStephen F. Jacobs [1990]

Composite structures for optical-mirror applicationsRichard A. Brand, John E. Marks [1990]

Compact indium seal for cryogenic optical windowsRalph H. Haycock, Steve Tritchew, Paul Jennison [1990]


Hot infrared domes: a case studyClaude A. Klein [1990]

Design considerations for composite materials used in the Mars Observer CameraArthur R. Telkamp, Eddy A. Derby [1990]

Graphite/epoxy composite mirror for beam-steering applicationsJohn A. Sultana, Steven E. Forman [1990]

Moisture-induced dimensional changes in hydrophobic graphite-resin laminatesMarilyn E. Bruner, E. Bahnsen, Thomas Cruz, L. Hong, Bruce K. Jurcevich [1990]

Dimensional stability concerns in the manufacture of graphite/epoxy beam-steeringmirrors

John A. Sultana, Steven E. Forman [1990]

Metal-matrix composite foam: a new material for sandwich-construction mirrorsAlan L. Geiger [1990]

Selecting mirror materials for high-performance optical systemsThomas B. Parsonage [1990]

Infrared black paints for room and cryogenic temperaturesSerge Ungar, Jacques Mangin, M. Lutz, G. Jeandel, Bruneau Wyncke [1990]

Coefficient of thermal and moisture expansion and moisture absorption fordimensionally stable quasi-isotropic high-modulus graphite fiber/epoxy composites

Christopher Blair, Jerry Zakrzewski [1990]

Thermal stress in a glass/metal bond with PR 1578 adhesiveEugene W. Huang [1990]

Cleaning large optics with CO2 snowRichard R. Zito [1990]


Composite structures for a large-optical test bedClifford R. Olds, Toby J. Balles, Carl Sloan [1990]

Application of composite materials to spaceborne radiometer instrument designRobert A. Hookman, George E. Zurmehly [1990]

Optical bonding agents for IR and UV refracting elementsSamuel F. Pellicori [1991]

History of and potential for optical bonding agents in the visibleJames T. Magyar [1991]

Delayed elasticity in Zerodur at room temperatureJohn W. Pepi, Donald Golini [1991]

Review of measurement systems for evaluating thermal expansion homogeneity ofCorning Code 7971 ULETM

Henry E. Hagy [1991]

Chemical-vapor-deposited silicon and silicon carbide optical substrates for severeenvironments

Jitendra Singh Goela, Michael A. Pickering, Raymond L. Taylor [1991]

Radiation-resistant optical glassesAlexander J. Marker, Joseph S. Hayden, Burkhard Speit [1991]

Work-induced stress and long-term stability in optically polished siliconJonathan W. Bender, Roger W. Wahl [1991]

Effect of the space environment on thermal control coatingsYoshiro Harada, Richard J. Mell, Donald R. Wilkes [1991]

Environments stressful to optical materials in low earth orbitSolomon Musikant, William J. Malloy [1991]


Metal mirror reviewD. Janeczko [1991]

Diamond windows for the infrared: fact and fallacyC. A. Klein [1991]

Optical materials for the infraredW. L. Wolf [1991]

Development of beryllium-mirror turning technologyJones B. Arnold [1991]

Large active mirror in aluminiumJean-M. Leblanc, Jean-Pierre Rozelot [1991]

Infrared missile domes: is there a figure of merit for thermal shock?Claude A. Klein [1992]

Moisture absorption and mechanical properties for high-modulus Pitch 75graphite-fiber-modified cyanate ester resin laminates

Christopher Blair, Jerry Zakrzewski [1992]

Recent developments with the Mars Observer Camera graphite/epoxy structureArthur R. Telkamp, Arthur R. Telkamp [1992]

Development of zero coefficient of thermal expansion composite tubes for stable spacestructures

John D. Strock [1992]

Dimensionally stable graphite-fiber-reinforced composite mirror technologyShel Kulick [1992]

Youngs modulus and Poissons ratio of CVD diamondClaude A. Klein, Gregory Frank Cardinale [1992]


Variable invariables: dimensional instability with time and temperatureS. F. Jacobs [1992]

Production of metal matrix composite mirrors for tank fire control systemsAlan L. Geiger, Eric Ulph [1992]

Dimensional instability of materials: how critical is it in the design of optical instruments?

R. A. Paquin [1992]

Fabrication of a lightweight beryllium one-meter f/0.58 ellipsoidal mirrorRoger A. Paquin, George J. Gardopee [1992]

Testing stress birefringence of an optical windowChiayu Ai, James C. Wyant [1992]

Large optics from silicon carbideRoger A. Paquin, Matthew B. Magida, Cynthia L. Vernold [1992]

Temperature and age effects on the temporal stability of InvarJeffrey M. Steele, Dennis A. Thompson, Stephen F. Jacobs, Daniel L. Bass [1992]

Specification of large-aperture Nd:phosphate glass laser disksMilton J. Shoup, Stephen D. Jacobs, John H. Kelly, Christopher T. Cotton, Samuel F.B. Morse, Steven A.Kumpan [1992]

Critical parameters for the preparation of low-scatter electroless nickel coatingsDouglas L. Hibbard [1993]

Active fatigue control of adhesive bonded jointsCraig T. Dempsey, Shi Li, Chen Liang, Craig A. Rogers [1993]

Testing and computer modeling of adhesives in bulk and bonded statesSamit Roy, Barry S. Spigel [1993]


Manufacture and finishing of lightweight silicon carbide mirrorsJonathan W. Bender, Donald G. Ewing [1993]

New device for measuring residual stress in optical elementsM. Y. Sahnovsky, O. A. Semiv, S. V. Skolozdra, J. M. Serbunov, B. M. Timochko [1993]

Comparison of numerous lap joint theories for adhesively bonded jointsWilliam C. Carpenter [1993]

Mechanisms relating to reducing stress in curing thick sections of UV adhesivesEric A. Norland, Frank S. Martin [1993]

Effects of military environments on optical adhesivesDavid H. Krevor, Hargovind N. Vazirani, Antai Xu [1993]

Reviews of black surfaces for space and ground-based optical systemsSusan H. C. P. McCall, Stephen M. Pompea, Robert P. Breault, Nancy L. Regens [1993]

Minimizing cement strain while cementing thin lenses using ultraviolet lightDonald R. Green [1993]

New perspectives in polymer adhesion mechanisms--importance of diffusion andmolecular bonding in adhesion

Lieng-Huang Lee [1993]

Dimensional stability of high-purity Invar 36Witold M. Sokolowski, Stephen F. Jacobs, Marc S. Lane, Timothy P. O'Donnell, Cheng Hsieh [1993]

Adhesion strength and inversely-determined nonlinear Youngs moduli for die-attachadhesives

Devin E. Mix, Avram Bar-Cohen [1993]

Dimensionally stable graphite-fiber-reinforced composite mirror technologyJames P. Gormican, Shel Kulick, Eldon P. Kasl, Laura B. Abplanalp [1993]


Causes for separation in UV adhesive bonded optical assembliesH. Frederick Woods [1993]

Outgassing: an atypical approachFrank S. Martin, Eric A. Norland [1993]

Durability and reliability of lightweight composite mirrors for space optical systemsPaul B. Willis, Daniel R. Coulter [1993]

Residual stress birefringence in ZnSe and multispectral ZnSSteven P. Rummel, Herman E. Reedy, Gary L. Herrit [1994]

Silicon carbide mirror cryogenic distortion testingDavid G. Michel [1994]

Long-term and thermal instability of carbon/carbon compositeWitold M. Sokolowski, Kyle A. Brown, Timothy P. O'Donnell, Stephen F. Jacobs [1994]

Reliability characterization of adhesives used in passive optical componentsIrene M. Plitz, Osman S. Gebizlioglu, Michael Patrick Dugan [1994]

Glass ceramics for optical applications in the visible and infrared regions with lowcoefficient of thermal expansion

Hans-Georg Krolla, Wolfgang Semar [1994]

Reliability characterization of UV-curable adhesives used in optical devicesIrene M. Plitz, Osman S. Gebizlioglu, Michael Patrick Dugan [1994]

Thermal strain characteristics of RBO silicon carbide to 4 K and resultant hysteresisJohn W. Pepi, Thomas L. Altshuler [1995]

Characterization of candidate bonding glasses for composite IR window structuresJennifer M. McKinley, K. A. Richardson, Fred B. Hagedorn, William F. Cashion [1995]


Materials for mirror systems: an overviewRoger A. Paquin [1995]

Predicting the vibration characteristics of elements incorporating incompressible andcompressible viscoelastic materials

Yew Wing Chan, S. Olutunde Oyadiji, Geoffrey R. Tomlinson, J. R. Wright [1995]

Cryogenic optical performance of a lightweighted 20-inch SiC mirror and indicationsfor thermal strain homogeneity and hysterisis

Kenneth J. Triebes, Lynn W. Huff, Charles D. Cox, John W. Pepi [1995]

Method for the determination of complex shear modulus of viscoelastic adhesivesPeter A. Masterson, Ronald N. Miles [1995]

Techniques in using UV adhesives for optomechanical designsEric A. Norland [1995]

Design, fabrication, and test of a meter-class reaction bonded SiC mirror blankEph Tobin, Matthew B. Magida, Stanley J. Kishner, Michael H. Krim [1995]

Electrochemically deposited nickel alloys with controlled thermal expansion for opticalapplications

Douglas L. Hibbard [1995]

Flight measurement of contamination effects on fused silica mirrorsDavid F. Hall [1996]

Flight qualification of the Cassini Composite InfraRed Spectrometer (CIRS)far-infrared (FIR) polarizing beam-splitter substrate: mylar chosen over polypropylene

Julie A. Crooke, John G. Hagopian, Kenneth P. Stewart, Scott E. Bradley, David Robinson [1996]

Improved precision of absolute thermal-expansion measurements for ULE glassMary J. Edwards, Emily H. Bullock, Deborah E. Morton [1996]


Aging characterization of adhesives and bonded joints by nondestructive dampingmeasurements

Klara Shiloh, Avraham Eliahu, Avraham Rosenberg, Raphael Zilber, Alisa Buchman [1996]

Black and white surfaces and materials databaseSusan H. C. P. McCall, Robert P. Breault, Alice E. Piotrowski, John W. Rodney, Lorraine A. Piotrowski [1996]

Use of beryllium for the VLT secondary mirrorMarc Cayrel, Roger A. Paquin, Thomas B. Parsonage, Stefano Stanghellini, Karl H. Dost [1996]

CVD diamond for optics applications in high heat flux environmentsClaude A. Klein [1996]

New high-thermal-conductivity composite material for high-precision space opticsTsuyoshi Ozaki, Chihiro Ikeda, Minoru Isoda, Saku Tsuneta [1996]

Bonding techniques for the fabrication of internally cooled x-ray monochromatorsKarl W. Smolenski, Chris Conolly, Park Doing, Bonnie Kiang, Qun Shen [1996]

Contamination environment as measured at the Mir Space StationCarl R. Maag, Marc Van Eesbeek, Paul S. Mitzen, Tim J. Stevenson [1996]

Inelastic effects in a thermoplastic adhesive used for bonding a diamond diskC. G. Madras, P. Y. Wong, I. N. Miaoulis [1996]

New fabrication processes for dimensionally stable beryllium mirrorsRoger A. Paquin, Daniel R. Coulter, David D. Norris, Gordon C. Augason, Mark T. Stier, Marc Cayrel, ThomasB. Parsonage [1996]

Chemical-vapor-deposited SiC for high heat flux applicationsJitendra Singh Goela, Michael A. Pickering, Lee E. Burns [1996]


Reduction of flight hardware outgassing after integration under a less stringentrequirement

David W. Hughes, Glenn P. Rosecrans, Jack J. Triolo, Patricia A. Hansen [1996]

Contamination-induced degradation of optics exposed to the Hubble Space Telescopeinterior

June L. Tveekrem, Douglas B. Leviton, Charles M. Fleetwood, Lee D. Feinberg [1996]

Materials for high-power laser optics: figures of merit for thermally induced beamdistortions

C. A. Klein [1997]

Thermal shock resistance of convectively heated infrared windows and domesClaude A. Klein, Richard L. Gentilman [1997]

Development of aluminum beryllium for structural applicationsT. B. Parsonage [1997]

Optics applications of chemical vapor deposited beta-SiCJ. S. Goela, M. A. Pickering [1997]

Optical substrate materials for synchrotron radiation beam linesM. R. Howells, R. A. Paquin [1997]

Electroless nickel for optical applicationsD. L. Hibbard [1997]

Novel micro-optical components made from optical adhesivesVolker Guyenot, Thomas Peschel, Stefan Risse [1997]

Tradeoffs in micro-opto-mechanical system materialsC. Cabuz [1997]

Mirror materials for synchrotron radiation opticsRoger A. Paquin, Malcolm R. Howells [1997]


Design, manufacturing, and performance of C/SiC mirrors and structuresMichael Deyerler, Stefan Bauereisen, U. Papenburg [1997]

Advanced materials: an overviewR. A. Paquin [1997]

Surface figuring of silicon carbide using chemical etching methodologiesDouglas L. Hibbard, Steven J. Hoskins, Evan C. Lundstedt [1997]

High-power laser-mirror faceplate materials: figures of merit for optical distortionClaude A. Klein [1997]

Bonding stresses between piezoelectric actuators and elastic beamsWolfgang Seemann, Kai D. Wolf, Alexander Straub, Peter Hagedorn, Fu-Kuo Chang [1997]

Dust contamination and in-situ cleaning of ground-based telescope optics: the VLTapproach

P. Giordano [1997]

In-situ cleaning of the primary mirror of the Subaru TelescopeYasuo Torii, Saeko S. Hayashi, Masahiro Toda [1998]

Experimental study on mechanical, thermomechanical, and opto-mechanical behaviorsof holographic materials

Sean X. Wu, Ching-Shan Cheng, Tizhi Huang, Shaowen Qin, James Jang-Hun Yeh, Qiang Gao, Alan G. Chen,Chao-Pin Yeh, Austin V. Harton, Karl W. Wyatt [1998]

Progress in very lightweight optics using graphite fiber composite materialsP. C. Chen, T. T. Saha, A. M. Smaih, R. C. Romeo [1998]

Long-term reliability of large ULE mirror blanksSuresh T. Gulati, Mary J. Edwards [1998]

Elastomeric lens mountsTerry S. Mast, P. I. Choi, David J. Cowley, Sandra M. Faber, Eric C. James, A. A. Shambrook [1998]

Optomechanical and Thermal Design and Analysis

A compact derotator designD. S. L. Durie [1974]

Deflection of a circular scanning mirror under angular accelerationD. A. Conrad [1975]

Design of highly stable optical support structureM. H. Krim [1975]

Design and manufacture of large beryllium opticsR. R. Altenhof [1976]

Metrical fundamentals of underwater lens systemsG. T. McNeil [1977]

Design parameters for germanium windows under uniform pressure loadingJ. D. Stachiw, W. Loucks [1978]

National standards organizations and optical drawing practiceJ. C. Beavers [1979]

Zoom lens systemsA. Ashton [1979]

Thermal effects in optical systemsT. H. Jamieson [1979]

Modular design/assembly/alignment approach to an intrared (IR) scanning systemR. E. Fischer [1979]

Optimum rotation axis for a flapping mirror in thermal imaging systemsJ. Warner [1979]

Teal ruby - design, manufacture, and testJ. W. Pepi, M. A. Kahan, W. H. Barnes, R. J. Zielinski [1980]

Optomechanical and Thermal Design and Analysis (continued)

Response of long focal length optical systems to thermal shockJ. M. Geary [1980]

Concepts and misconceptions in the design and fabricaiton of optical assembliesE. K. Thorburn [1980]

Design of Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) primary mirror mountsM. Schreibman, P. Young [1980]

Three-actuator deformable water-cooled mirrorA. Fuschetto [1981]

Thermo-optical analysis of two long-focal-length aerial recconnaissance lensesI. Friedman [1981]

Optical bench for chemical laser testingD. S. L. Durie [1981]

Actively cooled silicon mirrorsF. M. Anthony, A. K. Hopkins [1981]

Design and fabrication of aluminum mirrors for a large aperture precision collimatoroperating at cryogenic temperatures

J. B. C. Fuller Jr., P. Forney, C. M. Klug [1981]

Predicting performance of optical systems undergoing thermal/mechanical loading usingintegrated thermal/structural/optical numerical methods

J. Miller, M. Hatch, K. Green [1981]

Thermal effects in optical systemsT. H. Jamieson [1981]

The multidiscipline demands of a high performance dual channel projectorR. F. Delgado [1983]


Uses and abuses of the finite element methodO. Orringer, P. Tong [1983]

A parametric approach to mirror natural frequency calculationsW. J. Nowak [1983]

Extended retroreflector insensitive to tube bendR. H. Pohle [1983]

Structural mechanics of a mortar launched IR domeJ. Speare, A. Belloli [1983]

Value engineering additives in optical sighting devicesE. C. Addis [1983]

Large scan mirror assembly of the new Thematic Mapper developed for LANDSAT 4earth resources satellite

C. J. Starkus [1983]

Thermal distortion of a thin low expansion fused silica mirrorJ. W. Pepi, W. P. Barnes Jr. [1983]

Optical surface evaluationV. L. Genberg [1983]

Economics in optical design, analysis, and productionR. R. Willey [1983]

Ultra lightweight mirror performance at 8 degrees kelvinD. A. Crowe, R. K. Melugin, J. H. Miller [1984]

Design and fabrication of high-performance relay lensesK. S. Westort [1984]


Finite element methods for evaluating optical system performanceA. E. Hatheway [1984]

Balanced thermal deflection approach for beam handling in medium power opticalsystems

T. L. Miller, R. D. Grigg [1984]

Non-symmetric thermal bowing of flat circular mirrorsP. K. Mehta [1984]

Lightweight cold mirror and fixationJ. Espiard, J. Paseri, G. Cerutti-Maori, C. Singer [1985]

Non-image forming optical componentsP. R. Yoder Jr. [1985]

Dynamic optical deformations of a chopping secondary mirrorD. Vukobratovich, R. Ditolla, R. M. Richard [1985]

The development of a compact IR zoom telescopeP. Parr-Buhrman, A. Gardam [1985]

Athermalization techniques in infrared systemsV. Povey [1986]

Annotated bibliography of optomechanical designD. C. O'Shea [1986]

Optomechanical designs of two special-purpose objective lens assembliesP. R. Yoder Jr. [1986]

Opto-mechanical instrument designR. S. Reiss [1987]


The optics support structure of the MMTD. R. Blanco, Antebi, W. B. Davison [1987]

Optical pathlength calculations via finite elementsV. L. Genberg [1987]

Analytical predictions for light-weight optics in gravitational and thermal environmentJ. W. Pepi [1987]

The structural analysis of a light-weight aluminum foam core mirrorW. Pollard, D. Vukobratovich, R. Richard [1987]

Nonsymmetric thermal bowing of curved circular mirrorsP. K. Mehta [1987]

Response of large optical mirrors to thermal distributionsE. Pearson, L. Stepp [1987]

Changes in surface figure due to thermal hysteresisS. F. Jacobs, S. C. Johnston, J. M. Sasian, M. Watson, J. D. Targore [1987]

Structural analysis of the space telescope wide-field/planatary camera (WF/PC)J. W. Zins [1987]

Mirror deformations due to thermal expansion of inserts bonded to glassB. Iraninejad, J. Lubliner, T. Mast, J. E. Nelson [1987]

Flexure mounts for high-resolution optical elementsD. Vukobratovich, R. M. Richard [1988]

Recent applications of metal matrix composites in precision instruments and opticalsystems

W. R. Mohn, D. Vukobratovich [1988]


Designing the durable optical instrumentP. R. Yoder Jr. [1988]

Optomechanical design of laser diode collimators for free space communicationsMark A. Bobb [1989]

Structural dynamic analysis of laser spot motion in xerographic printersWilliam J. Nowak [1989]

Optomechanical design of a space-based diode laser transmitter assemblyAllen D. Pillsbury, John A. Taylor [1989]

Instrument design case study--flexure thermal sensitivity and wafer stepper baselinedrift

Stanley W. Stone [1989]

Design, fabrication, and assembly of the high resolution mirror assembly for NASAsAdvanced X-Ray Astrophysics Facility

John A. Spina [1989]

Optomechanical design of a grating power combiner for laser diodesDonald G. Mooney, Bernard D. Seery [1989]

Design and development of a rugged airborne scanning optical assembly for acalibrated IR imaging radiometer

James B. McGlynn [1989]

Development of a three-mirror, wide-field sensor: from paper design to hardwareJohn W. Figoski [1989]

All-reflective spectrometer design for the Infrared Space ObservatoryHuib Visser, C. Smorenburg [1989]

Optomechanical design of the grating laser beam combiner (GLBC) laser diode headerJonathan A. R. Rall, Paul L. Spadin [1989]


Parametric study of mesh-enhanced forced convection heat transfer for the cooling ofhigh power density mirrors

Walter W. Yuen, Roc V. Fleishman [1989]

Binocular performance and designDaniel Vukobratovich [1989]

Design of a catadioptric lens for long-range oblique aerial reconnaissanceJames J. Ulmes [1989]

Low-cost, lightweight, large-aperture laser transmitter/receiverRobert E. Parks, Lianzhen Shao [1989]

Instrument for generation and control of submicron motionAlson E. Hatheway [1989]

Design and performance of an optical mount using cross-flexure pivotsWilliam J. Rundle [1989]

Chopping secondary mirror for the Kuiper Airborne ObservatoryCharles H. Downey, Randal S. Abbott, Phillip I. Arter, Dale A. Hope, Dan A. Payne, Eloy A. Roybal,

Daniel F. Lester, James O. McClenahan [1989]

Design of the GOES telescope secondary mirror mountingRobert A. Hookman [1989]

Design and tolerance specification of a wide-field, three-mirror, unobscured,high-resolution sensor

John W. Figoski [1989]

Design of athermal infrared optical systemsDawn S. Garcia-Nunez, David Michika [1989]

Optomechanical design considerations in the development of the DDLT laser diodecollimator

Thomas U. Kampe, Craig W. Johnson, Donald B. Healy, Jacobus M. Oschmann [1989]


Optical distortion coefficients of high power laser windowsC. A. Klein [1990]

Development of a composite gimbal for a high-precision inertial-guidance test tableBrian Cuerden, David A. Henderson [1990]

Moment actuator influence function for flat circular deformable mirrorsP. K. Mehta [1990]

Multiplexed precision thermal measurement system for large structured mirrorsDavid M. Dryden, Earl T. Pearson [1990]

Accomodating CTE discontinuities in a ULE mosaic mirrorMichael H. Krim, Gregory P. Ruthven, Bernard F. Skrobacz [1990]

Thermal modeling of the NASA/Ames Research Center cryogenic optical test facilityand a single-arch, fused-natural-quartz mirror

Y. S. Ng, Gordon C. Augason, Jeffrey A. Young, Steven D. Howard, Ramsey K. Melugin [1990]

Temperature control of large honeycomb mirrorsWalter A. Siegmund, Larry M. Stepp, James Lauroesch [1990]

Parametric study of spinning polygon mirror deformationsWilliam J. Nowak [1990]

Development of an active truss element for control of precision structuresE. H. Anderson, D. M. Moore, J. L. Fanson, M. A. Ealey [1990]


Surface distortions of a 3.5-meter mirror subjected to thermal variationsMyung K. Cho, Gary A. Poczulp [1991]


Athermalization of IR optical systemsP. J. Roger [1991]

Optimization of an x-ray mask design for use with horizontal and vertical kinematicmounts

Daniel L. Laird, Roxann L. Engelstad, Shane R. Palmer [1991]

Thermal and structural analysis of the GOES scan mirrors on-orbit performanceGeorge E. Zurmehly, Robert A. Hookman [1991]

Design and specification of diamond-turned opticsR. A. Clark [1991]

Structural design of the large deployable reflectorCeleste M. Satter, Michael C. Lou [1991]

Lightweight SXA metal matrix composite collimatorR. Barry Johnson, Anees Ahmad, James B. Hadaway, Alan L. Geiger [1991]

Theoretical limits of dimensional stability for space structuresBenjamin P. Dolgin, Jovan Moacanin, Timothy P. O'Donnell [1991]

Progress in binocular designKonrad Seil [1991]

Generic telescope trussPhilip Pressel [1991]

Key technologies for IR zoom lenses: aspherics and athermalizationP. Nory [1991]

Analysis of thermal stability of fused optical structureWilliam R. Powell [1991]


Finite element analysis of large lenses for the Keck telescope high-resolution echellespectrograph

Bruce C. Bigelow [1991]

Overview of the finite element method in optical systemsAlson E. Hatheway [1991]

Optical analysis of thermal-induced structural distortionsShepard A. Weinswig, Robert A. Hookman [1991]

Rapid-cooled lens cellDavid M. Stubbs, Ike C. Hsu [1991]

Optimization of the optomechanical interface employing diamond machining in aconcurrent engineering enviroment

D. J. Erickson, R. A. Johnston, A. B. Hull [1992]

A review of finite element analysis techniques: capabilities and limitationsA. E. Hatheway [1992]

Design and construction of an astrometric astrographDaniel Vukobratovich, Tina M. Valente, Robert R. Shannon, Roger A. Hooker, Richard E. Sumner [1992]

What's different about ultraviolet and infrared opticsR. B. Johnson [1992]

Maximizing production yield and performance in optical instruments through effectivedesign and tolerancing

R. R. Willey, M. E. Durham [1992]

Strategies for stable composite structural designRichard A. Brand [1992]

Thermally induced changes in the focal distance of composite mirrors: composites witha zero coefficient of thermal expansion of the radius of curvature

Benjamin P. Dolgin [1992]


Athermalization of optical instruments from the optomechanical viewpointT. H. Jamieson [1992]

Key issues in the thermal design of spaceborne cryogenic infrared instrumentsH. R. Schember, D. Rapp [1992]

Mechanical design of 15- and 20-cm clear-aperture disk amplifiers for the OMEGAupgrade

Milton J. Shoup, John H. Kelly, Melissa T. Tedrow, Frederick A. Rister, Keith A. Thorp [1992]

Cooled deformable mirrorDavid Kittell, Carlo La Fiandra [1992]

Two-position IR zoom lens with low f-number and large formatJames W. Howard, Michael S. Garner, Edward R. Freniere, Ronald D. Stern, Karen L. Armstrong [1992]

Non-FEM analysis and modeling in opto-structural mechanicsP. K. Mehta [1992]

Design of a precise and stable composite telescope structure for the ultravioletcoronagraph spectrometer

Mark C. Kilpatrick, Joseph D. Girard, Kelly J. Dodson [1992]

Mechanical design of optical systems for space operationM. H. Krim [1992]

Structural design and analysis for an ultralow-CTE optical bench for the Hubble SpaceTelescope corrective optics

Douglas C. Neam, John D. Gerber [1992]

Dynamic modeling and analysis of spinning polygon assemblies used in xerographiclaser printers

William J. Nowak, Courtney James [1992]

Design of a modified Serrurier truss for an optical interferometerKeith B. Doyle, Daniel Vukobratovich [1992]


Optimal support structures for chopping mirrorsTina M. Valente, Daniel Vukobratovich, Roy W. Esplin [1992]

Structural mechanics of the solar-A soft x-ray telescopeBruce K. Jurcevich, Marilyn E. Bruner, K. F. Gowen [1992]

Effects of thermal gradients on the Mars observer camera primary mirrorRoger W. Applewhite, Arthur R. Telkamp [1992]

Recent developments with the Mars Observer Camera graphite/epoxy structureArthur R. Telkamp, Arthur R. Telkamp [1992]

Thermo-elastic analysis of large optical systemsE. T. Pearson [1992]

Thermal and structural design constraints for radiometers operating in geostationaryorbits

George E. Zurmehly, Robert A. Hookman [1992]

Optical windowsW. P. Barnes Jr. [1992]

Internal thermal emission analysis of an IR seekerDaniel M. Brown [1992]

Rugged yet lighweight: How can we achieve both in optical instrumentsD. Vukobratovich [1992]

Infrared missile domes: heat flux and thermal shockClaude A. Klein [1993]

Design of a high pressure/high thermal flux window lens of low polarization and phasedistortion

James L. Reeve, Andrew G. McKay [1993]


High-power cw laser windows: edge cooled or face cooled?Claude A. Klein [1993]

Ray tracing from finite element resultsVictor L. Genberg [1993]

Thermal analysis and design of polarizer mirrors for waveguides in the DIII-D tokamak

Chandu B. Baxi, John L. Doane, D. L. Sevier [1993]

High heat flux mirror design for an undulator beamlineThomas W. Tonnessen, Steven E. Fisher, Frank M. Anthony, David L. Lunt, Ali M. Khounsary,Kevin J. Randall, Efim S. Gluskin, Wenbing Yun [1993]

Design fundamentals of electroformed componentsDavid M. Stubbs, Robert J. Housman [1993]

Precision truss structures from concept to hardware reality: application to theMicro-Precision Interferometer Testbed

Lee F. Sword, Thomas G. Carne [1993]

Theoretical analysis of optical systems subjected to mechanical stress: an application toISO star sensor design

Silvano Pieri, Andrea Romoli, A. Landi, P. Sampaoli [1993]

Design of a rapidly cooled cryogenic mirrorRonald J. Plummer, Ike C. Hsu [1993]

Design and analysis of a 1-meter cryogenic mirrorGregory P. Ruthven, Robert R. Crout, Michael H. Krim, Andreas L. Nonnenmacher, Mark T. Stier [1993]

Design of a cell for the wide-field corrector for the converted MMTRobert G. Fata, Robert G. Fata, Daniel G. Fabricant, Daniel G. Fabricant [1993]

Analysis of adhesive bonds in opticsAlson E. Hatheway [1993]


Membrane deformable mirror for SUBARU adaptive opticsHideki Takami, Masanori Iye [1994]

Fail-safe design of an all BK-7 glass aircraft windowJohn W. Pepi [1994]

Mirror temperature stabilization and deformation by local heatersVladimir V. Reznichenko, Natalia S. Yakovleva [1994]

Material selection for lightweight optical components in fieldable military optical test setDarell E. Engelhaupt, Anees Ahmad, George Lewis, Gene George [1994]

Interference fit equations for lens cell design using elastomeric lens mountingsT. M. Valente, R. M. Richard [1994]

LANTIRN infrared window failure analysisNora R. Osborne, George A. Graves, Kristen Alexander, Deborah A. Simerlink, Ray Haren [1994]

Design of the Magellan Project 6.5-meter telescope: telescope structure andmechanical systems

Steven M. Gunnels, David Carr [1994]

Design and operation of the infrared chopping secondary mirror for the Keck 10-mtelescope

Kenneth R. Lorell, Jean-Noel Aubrun, Gregory J. Feher, Ernesto O. Perez, Donald F. Zacharie, Paul J. Reshatoff [1994]

Gemini primary mirror thermal management systemR. Justin S. Greenhalgh, Larry M. Stepp, Eric R. Hansen [1994]

Bimorph deformable mirror designSteven G. Lipson, Erez N. Ribak, C. Schwartz [1994]

Mechanical design of the Large Binocular TelescopeCiro Del Vecchio, Luciano Miglietta, Warren B. Davison [1994]


Michelle, mid-infrared spectrometer and imagerIan R. Bryson, Alistair C. H. Glasse, Eli I. Atad-Ettedgui [1994]

Cryostat design and construction at the IRTFDouglas W. Toomey, Werner E. Stahlberger, Darryl Y. Watanabe [1994]

Slit diaphragm flexures for optomechanicsDaniel Vukobratovich, Ralph M. Richard, J. Peter McNiven, R. Lawrence Sinclair [1995]

Design and manufacture of the worlds largest refractive zoom systemVictor J. Doherty [1995]

Design and analysis of 1-m beryllium space telescopeYing W. Hsu, Roger A. Johnston [1995]

Design of a space-qualified zoom lens for the space station mobile servicing systemvideo camera

Anthony B. Hull, Roger Henri Arsenault, Dave G. Hulan, William F. Morgan [1995]

Design strategies for monolithic adjustable-radius metal mirrorsM. R. Howells [1995]

Optimal structural design of the Airborne Infrared ImagerKeith B. Doyle, Vincent J. Cerrati, Steven E. Forman, John A. Sultana [1995]

Design and fabrication of low-cost x-ray mirrorsAnees Ahmad, Darell E. Engelhaupt, Chen Feng, Ye Li [1995]

Design and mounting of the gratings for the Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer(FUSE)

Ann F. Shipley, James C. Green, John Paul Andrews [1995]

Scanning telescope for the advanced polarized infrared imaging sensor (APIRIS)Chen Feng, Anees Ahmad, Ye Li, RamaGopal V. Sarepaka [1995]


Precision plastic optics applications from design to assemblyClaude Tribastone, Charles Gardner, William G. Peck [1995]

Optomechanical details in injection-molded assembliesRaymond T. Hebert [1995]

Controlling nonlinearities in elastic actuatorsAlson E. Hatheway [1995]

Design for drop-in assembly employed in an off-axis cryogenic telescope forspaceborne applications

Arthur R. Telkamp, Robert J. von Handorf, Steven J. Hoskins, Anthony B. Hull, Steven A. Macenka [1995]


High heat load optics: an historical overviewF. M. Anthony [1995]

Estimation of the on-orbit distortion of the Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter (MOLA II)primary mirror

Pamela Generie, William L. Hayden [1996]

Interferometric examination of the vibration modes on stretchable plastic membraneimaging mirrors

Peter Waddell, Mathew Stickland, Steven Mason, Stuart McKay, Leslie S. Mair [1996]

Design and fabrication of a compact lidar telescopeAnees Ahmad, Farzin Amzajerdian, Chen Feng, Ye Li [1996]

Remote-controlled stepper-motor-activated cryogenic valve: design, development, andtesting

Ralph H. Haycock [1996]

Design of a robotic arm camera for the Mars Surveyor ProgramRobert O. Reynolds, Hermann Hartwig [1997]


Design and implementation of a paraffin-based micropositioning actuatorDavid E. Dowen [1997]

Optomechanical design of the Gemini multiobject spectrograph on-instrumentwavefront sensor

Scott Roberts, J. Murray Fletcher, Brian Leckie, Leslie K. Saddlemyer, Kei Szeto, Jerry Sebesta [1997]

Controlling stress in sapphire opticsMaynard B. Smith, Keil Schmid, Frederick Schmid, Chandra P. Khattak, John C. Lambropoulos [1997]

Detector mount system for thermal isolationMark T. Sullivan, Matthew Bye, Paul Ehrensberger, Enrique Romero, Howard P. Demroff, Scott Fletcher,Daniel B. DeBra, John H. Goebel, Paul K. Limtiaco, Donald E. Davidson, Lynn W. Huff, Ada M. Jefferson,Ali Kashani, Dale K. Gill, Kenneth J. Triebes, Je [1997]

Linear motion machine for soft x-ray interferometryRobert M. Duarte, Malcolm R. Howells, Zahid Hussain, Ted Lauritzen, R. McGill, Edward J. Moler, John Spring [1997]

Packaging hygroscopic and stress-sensitive optics for a standard retarderAllen H. Rose, Kent B. Rochford [1997]

Application of flexure structures to active and adaptive opto-mechanical mechanismsLorenzo Zago, Pierre M. Genequand, Ivar Kjelberg, Joseph Morschel [1997]

Therm-optic analysis of bi-metallic mirrorsDaniel Vukobratovich, Daniel Vukobratovich, Allen Gerzoff, Allen Gerzoff, Myung K. Cho, Myung K. Cho [1997]

Using finite-element analysis and fractography to resolve a flex pivot failure problemKeith B. Doyle, Steven E. Forman [1997]

ITTT: a state-of-the-art ultralightweight all-Be telescopeD. R. Coulter, S. A. Macenta, M. T. Stier, R. A. Paquin [1997]


Integration of optical and mechanical design based on professional CAD softwareKarl J. Hildebrand [1997]

Beryllium structure meets strength, stability, and thermal performance requirements ofMODIS instrument

J. R. Newmann, A. L. DeForrest, T. E. Wolverton, T. S. Pagano, K. Smith [1997]

Kinetic center of the cantilever beamAlson E. Hatheway [1997]

Gemini multiobject spectrograph optomechanical designTim Bond, J. Murray Fletcher, Kei Szeto [1997]

Mechanical structure of the Large Binocular TelescopeCiro Del Vecchio, Warren B. Davison, Walter W. Gallieni, Gianfranco Rigato, Luciano Miglietta [1997]

Cylinders in Vs: an optomechanical methodologyDouglas S. Goodman [1997]

Unified thermal/elastic optical analysis of a lithographic lensAlson E. Hatheway [1997]

Deuterium-fluoride uncooled optics at HELSTFA. R. Marrujo, C. Lieto, P. J. Pomphrey, J. E. Rudisill [1997]

Coronagraphic and low-emissivity astronomical reflector (CLEAR): heat trap designWalter A. Siegmund [1998]

Modeling and analysis of the Large Earth-based Solar telescope dynamicsM. R. Jakobsson [1998]

Determinate space-frame structure for the Keck II echellette spectrograph and imager (ESI)Bruce C. Bigelow, Jerry E. Nelson [1998]


Design of a collimator support to provide flexure control on Cassegrain spectrographsMatthew V. Radovan, Bruce C. Bigelow, Jerry E. Nelson, Andrew I. Sheinis [1998]

Conversion of the MMT to a 6.5-m telescope: the optics support structure and theenclosure

Joseph Antebi, Donald O. Dusenberry, Atis A. Liepins [1998]

Support structure of LAMOST Schmidt plate MAXiangqun Cui, Dehua Yang [1998]

Binospec: a dual-beam wide-field optical spectrograph for the converted MMTDaniel G. Fabricant, Robert G. Fata, Harland W. Epps [1998]

Shock and Vibration Control

Maintaining optical integrity in a high-shock environmentJ. G. Lecuyer [1980]

Passive vibration isolation for long range aerial reconnaissance systemsJ. O'Toole [1980]

Disturbance effects on a ground based precision tracking systemP. H. Merritt, M. E. Meline [1986]

Antivibration mount for mirror-lens telephotographyW. H. Lehn [1986]

Principles of vibration isolationD. Vukobratovich [1987]

Passive and active vibration suppression of large space structuresAndrew S. Bicos, Y. H. Pak, C. L. Trent, R. J. Uitto [1990]

Damping and vibration considerations for the design of optical systems in alaunch/space environment

Ralph M. Richard [1990]

Recent advancements in passive and active vibration control systemsK. Peter Heiland [1992]

Matching performance requirements with technology: an applications approach tovibration isolation

Thomas A. Cellucci [1992]

Influence of bases and benches on the performance of vibration-sensitive equipmentColin G. Gordon, Yung Q. Tran [1992]

Evaluation of acceptable levels and standards of vibration in relation to large telescopesand observatories

Brian H. Thomas, Duncan C. McKellar, Margaret Melbourne [1992]

Shock and Vibration Control (continued)

Negative-stiffness-mechanism vibration isolation systemsDavid L. Platus [1992]

Improved vibration isolation system for a scanning electron microscopePeter A. Jennings, John W. Willson, Roy H. Bannister [1992]

Stability and vibration control in synchrotron light source buildingsJules B. Godel [1992]

Active fatigue control of adhesive bonded jointsCraig T. Dempsey, Shi Li, Chen Liang, Craig A. Rogers [1993]

Multi-axis vibration cancellation for Stirling cryocoolersSimon A. Collins, James D. Paduano, Andreas H. von Flotow [1994]

Practical product implementation of an active/passive vibration isolation systemAndrew M. Beard, Dale W. Schubert, Andreas H. von Flotow [1994]

Design of a space telescope for vibration controlThomas L. Dresner, Larry J. Freier, Tze Thong Chien, Jerold P. Gilmore [1994]

Vibration-isolated optical bench of the Large Optical Test Facility (LOTF) Vertical fortesting space telescopes

Pavel A. Sergeev, J. A. Ivanov, I. N. Tsvickevich, I. V. Andreev, I. S. Sheinin, S. I. Arseniev [1995]

Predicting the vibration characteristics of elements incorporating incompressible andcompressible viscoelastic materials

Yew Wing Chan, S. Olutunde Oyadiji, Geoffrey R. Tomlinson, J. R. Wright [1995]

Coupled vibration isolation/suppression system for space applications: aspects ofstructural design

Eric K. Hall, Jason T. Mueller [1995]

Highly damped exactly constrained mounting of an x-ray telescopePaul S. Wilke, Todd A. Decker, Layton C. Hale [1995]

Shock and Vibration Control (continued)

Six-axis vibration isolation technology applied to spaceborne interferometersJohn D. O'Brien, Gregory W. Neat, James William Melody, Robert J. Calvet, Andreas H. von Flotow [1995]

Ultraquiet platform for active vibration isolationEric H. Anderson, Donald J. Leo, Mark D. Holcomb [1996]

Analysis of high-precision optical positioning systems for vibration stability at theadvanced photon source

Ipek Basdogan, Thomas J. Royston, Ahmed A. Shabana, Juan Barraza, Deming Shu, Tuncer M. Kuzay [1997]

Vibration stabilization of a phase-shifting interferometer for large opticsGlen C. Cole, James H. Burge, Lee R. Dettmann [1997]

Reducing vibration effects in phase-shifting interferometryLeslie L. Deck [1997]

Comparison of shipping, handling, and shock instrumentation results for two3.5-m-class primary mirrors

Don H. Killpatrick, James W. Mayo [1998]

Tracking and Line-of-Sight Stabilization

Precision stabilization requirements for long range acquisition systemsJ. L. Baumann, M. D. Dixon [1979]

Image stabilization techniques for long range reconnaissance cameraG. R. Lewis [1980]

Line-of-sight steering and stabilizationY. Netzer [1982]

Inertial stabilization of periscopic sights band driven three axle gimbalB. Ellison, J. Richi [1983]

Impact of optics design decisions upon line-of-sight stabilizationM. K. Masten, J. M. Hilkert [1983]

An opto-mechanical subsystem for space based coherent optical communicationR. S. Bondurant, S. B. Alexander, V. W. S. Chan, A. A. Colao, J. E. Kaufmann [1988]

High resonance adjustable mirror mountsAnees Ahmad [1989]

Fast steering mirror design and performance for stabilization and single-axis scanningLarry R. Hedding, Robert A. Lewis [1990]

Three-axis image stabilization with a two-axis mirrorGeorge R. Lewis [1990]

Stabilization system for a large-aperture reconnaissance cameraDaniel L. Crabtree, Michael R. Bown [1990]

Specification of fine-steering mirrors for line-of-sight stabilization systemsLawrence M. Germann [1992]

Tracking and Line-of-Sight Stabilization (continued)

Large-angle fast-steering mirrorsGon-Yen Shen, Alan R. Gayhart, David J. Eaton, Everett E. Kaelber, Walter Zukowsky [1992]

Automatic image stabilization and tracking in convergent lightYanfeng Yang [1992]

Mirror jitter: an overivew of theoretical and experimental workM. J. Laughlin [1995]

Precision pointing mechanism for laser communication missionDouglas A. Harvison, Bruce Hardy [1996]

Combined fast steering and alignment mirror for space-based interferometersLawrence M. Germann, Gary H. Blackwood, T. Iskenderian, Steven M. Gunter, Dale Lawrence [1996]

Tip-tilt and chopping mechanism for the Subaru Telescope IR secondary mirror unitNoboru Itoh, Yasushi Horiuti, Kouki Asari, Masahiko Hayashi [1998]

Fast tip-tilt secondary for the Blanco 4-m TelescopeGabriel Perez, Richard Elston [1998]

Tracking system of LAMOST telescopeZhengqiu Yao, Guoping Li [1998]

Design of the infrared fast steering mirror chopping control system for the Keck IITelescope

Jean-Noel Aubrun, Kenneth R. Lorell, Gregory J. Feher, Ernesto O. Perez, Paul J. Reshatoff, Donald F. Zacharie [1998]

Multiaxis vibration isolation, suppression, and steering system for space observationalapplications

Zahidul H. Rahman, John T. Spanos, Robert A. Laskin [1998]

Optical Component Design and Mounting

High performance lens mountingsG. E. Jones [1975]

Some Thoughts on Lens MountingR. E. Hopkins [1976]

Ultra-lightweight fused silica mirrors for cryogenic space optical systemJ. W. Pepi, R. J. Wollensak [1979]

Lens barrel optomechanical design principlesM. Bayar [1981]

Strain-free mounting techniques for metal mirrorsJ. Zimmerman [1981]

Metrology mount development and verification for a large spaceborne mirrorM. H. Krim [1982]

Telescope mirror supports: plate deflections on point supportsJ. E. Nelson, J. Lubliner, T. S. Mast [1982]

Optimum shapes for lightweighted mirrorsD. Vukobratovich, B. Iraninejad, R. M. Richard, Q. M. Hansen, R. Melugin [1982]

Gravity deflections of lightweighted mirrorsD. Anderson, R. E. Parks, Q. M. Hansen, R. Melugin [1982]

Flat circular optical elements on a 9-point Hindle mount in a 1-g force fieldP. K. Mehta [1983]

Lens mounting techniquesP. R. Yoder Jr. [1983]

A mirror mount for cryogenic environmentsB. Iraninejad, D. Vukobratovich, R. Richard, R. Melugin [1983]

Optical Component Design and Mounting (continued)

Analysis of mirror supports for the University of California Ten Meter telescopeM. P. Budiansky, J. E. Nelson [1983]

Advanced lightweight beryllium opticsR. A. Paquin [1984]

Flexural rigidity characteristics of light-weighted mirrorsP. K. Mehta [1987]

High resonance adjustable mirror mountsAnees Ahmad [1989]

Comparison of the merits of open-back, symmetric sandwich, and contoured backmirrors as lightweight optics

Tina M. Valente, Daniel Vukobratovich [1989]

Mechanical and optical design considerations for the Solar-A soft x-ray telescopemirror assembly

Warren R. Sigman, Clay B. Jones, C. Gregory Hull-Allen, Albert F. Slomba, Ray G. Kusha, Paul E. Glenn [1989]

Design guidelines for bonding prisms to mountsPaul R. Yoder, Jr.[1989]

Optimum mirror shapes and supports for lightweight mirrors subjected to self weightMyung K. Cho, Ralph M. Richard, Daniel Vukobratovich [1989]

Lightweight laser communications mirrors made with metal foam coresDaniel Vukobratovich [1989]

Comparison of performance of lightweight mirrorsMyung K. Cho, Ralph M. Richard, Edward A. Hileman [1990]

SIRTF primary mirror design, analysis, and testingGeorge L. Sarver, Scott S. Maa, Li S. Chang [1990]


Support of thin-meniscus primary for SOFIAHans-Juergen Meier [1990]

Failure modes and effects recognition in the Tertiary Mirror Assembly designGeorge Toye [1990]

Ultra-lightweight optics for laser communicationsDaniel Vukobratovich [1990]

Scaling laws for lightweight opticsTina M. Valente [1990]

Engineering with lightweight mirrorsRobert E. Parks, Richard W. Wortley, James E. Cannon [1990]

Structural and optical properties for typical solid mirror shapesMyung K. Cho, Ralph M. Richard [1990]

Mountings for a four-meter glass mirrorAlson E. Hatheway, Vigen Ghazarian, David F. Bella [1990]


Axial stresses with toroidal lens-to-mount interfacesPaul R. Yoder, Jr. [1991]

Case study of elastomeric lens mountsRobert E. Fischer [1991]

Analysis of elastomer lens mountingsTina M. Valente, Ralph M. Richard [1991]

Interference fit equations for lens cell designRalph M. Richard, Tina M. Valente [1991]


Active optics system for a 3.5-meter structured mirrorLarry M. Stepp, Nicolas A. Roddier, David M. Dryden, Myung K. Cho [1991]

Design considerations for mirrors with large diameter-to-thickness ratiosJ. W. Pepi [1992]

Mirror cell design, fabrication, assembly, and test for the AXAF VETA-I opticsGary Matthews, Arthur Buettner, Thomas M. Casey, Clyde Drauglis, John LesVeaux [1992]

Compliant optical mount designJeffrey M. Steele, John F. Vallimont, Brian S. Rice, Gary J. Gonska [1992]

Scanning mirror design considerations for a geostationary spaceborne radiometerRobert A. Hookman, George E. Zurmehly, Nick S. Hodgman [1992]

Advanced considerations of the lens-to-mount interfaceP.R.Yoder Jr. [1992]

Design of a cell for the wide-field corrector for the converted MMTRobert G. Fata, Robert G. Fata, Daniel G. Fabricant, Daniel G. Fabricant [1993]

Parametric investigations of mounting-induced axial contact stresses in individual lenselements

Paul R. Yoder, Jr. [1993]

Optimum design of lightweight mirrorsVictor L. Genberg, Noel Cormany [1993]

Manufacturing feasibility, assembly, and testing of the Gemini mirror cellJames A. Lidbury [1994]

Location of mechanical features in lens mountsPaul R. Yoder Jr.[1994]


Low-cost adjustable mirror mountA. Ahmad [1994]

Thermal response of a lightweight gas-fusion mirror blankRobert E. Parks, David S. Anderson [1994]

Optimizing a deformable secondary mirror for adaptive opticsBruce C. Bigelow, Richard G. Bingham, David D. Walker [1994]

Estimation of mounting-induced axial contact stresses in multielement lens assembliesPaul R. Yoder, Jr. [1994]

Development and testing of the Composite Infrared Spectrometer (CIRS)retroreflectors

Patricia Ann Hayes, Donald E. Jennings, James J. Lyons [1994]

Gemini primary mirror support systemLarry M. Stepp, Eugene W. Huang, Myung K. Cho [1994]

Optimization strategy of axial and lateral supports for large primary mirrorsMyung K. Cho [1994]

Passive primary mirror concept for SOFIAPeter A. Jones, David F. House, Victor L. Genberg [1995]

Design and construction of a metal matrix composite ultra-lightweight optical systemDaniel Vukobratovich, Tina M. Valente, Guo Lin Ma [1995]

Contact stresses and their optical effects in biconvex optical elementsKevin A. Sawyer [1995]

Low-cost, mechanically rigid, high-aspect-ratio mirrorsRobert L. Rynearson, David M. Rowe, Scott Payette [1995]


Effects of temporal dimensional instability on the Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility(AXAF-I) high-resolution mirror assembly (HRMA)

Lester M. Cohen [1995]

Design and mounting of the gratings for the Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer(FUSE)

Ann F. Shipley, James C. Green, John Paul Andrews [1995]

Optimized axial support topologies for thin telescope mirrorsL. Arnold [1995]

Design study of a KAO telescope with a 1-m double-arch primary mirrorIl Kweon Moon, In Woo Han, Byung Soon Chang, Hyun Kyu Kim, Myung K. Cho [1995]

Handling and mounting of micro-optical componentsVolker Guyenot, Ramona Eberhardt, Guenther Tittelbach, Stefan Risse [1996]

High-stability adjustable cryogenic-compatible beam-splitter mounts for the CompositeInfrared Spectrometer (CIRS) for the Cassini mission to Saturn

John G. Hagopian, Patricia Ann Hayes, Julie A. Crooke, James J. Lyons, Armando Morell, Thomas French,Mike Hersh, Chris Lashley, Stephen M. Schmidt [1996]

Ultra lightweight composite mirrors for optical applicationThomas Stute, Rudolph Sippel [1997]

Design and fabrication of low-cost adjustable lens mountsAnees Ahmad [1997]

Final flight grating mount design for the far ultraviolet spectroscopic explorerAnn F. Shipley, James C. Green, John Paul Andrews, Erik Wilkinson, Steven N. Osterman [1997]

Final design of the Large Binocular Telescope M1 mirror cellsLuciano Miglietta, Peter M. Gray, Walter W. Gallieni, Ciro Del Vecchio [1997]

Design and construction of the VLT primary mirror cell: support of the large, thinprimary mirror

Stefano Stanghellini, P. Legrand, A. Baty, Thierry Hovsepian [1997]


Novelty mount for M2 with five degrees of freedomEsteban Luna, Gerardo Sierra, Victor M. Garcia, Jorge Valdez, L. Gutierrez, F. Quiroz, Francisco Lazo,

J. Murillo, E. Lopez [1998]

Ultralightweight galvanic mirrorsRoland Graue, Dirk Kampf [1998]

Optical very large array (OVLA) prototype telescope: status report and perspective forlarge mosaic mirrors

Julien Dejonghe, Luc Arnold, Olivier Lardiere, Jean-Pierre Berger, C. Cazale, S. Dutertre, D. Kohler, D. Vernet [1998]

SOFIA lightweight primary mirrorJean Espiard, Michel Tarreau, Joel Bernier, Jacques Billet, Jacques Paseri [1998]


Novel kinematic equatorial primary mirror mountRobert E. Parks, R. Kent Honeycutt [1998]

Extremely compact secondary mirror unit for the SOFIA Telescope capable of6-degree-of-freedom alignment plus chopping

Lorenzo Zago, Pierre M. Genequand, Joseph Moerschell [1998]

Large-prism mounting to minimize rotation in Cassegrain instrumentsAndrew I. Sheinis, Jerry E. Nelson, Matthew V. Radovan [1998]

Mirror cell and active support system of the Mexican infrared optical telescope (TIM)Elfego Ruiz, Erika Sohn, Irene Cruz-Gonzales, Luis Salas, Maria H. Pedrayes, Gerardo Sierra [1998]

Mounting large lenses in wide-field instruments for the converted MMTRobert G. Fata, Daniel G. Fabricant [1998]

Progress in very lightweight optics using graphite fiber composite materialsP. C. Chen, T. T. Saha, A. M. Smaih, R. C. Romeo [1998]


AEOS 3.67-m telescope primary mirror active control systemJames E. Kimbrell, David Greenwald [1998]

Design and tests of the VLT M1 mirror passive and active supporting systemThierry Hovsepian, Jean Marc Michelin, Stefano Stanghellini [1998]

Active supports and force optimization for the MMT primary mirrorHubert M. Martin, Shawn P. Callahan, Brian Cuerden, Warren B. Davison, S. T. DeRigne, Lee R. Dettmann,

G. Parodi, T. J. Trebisky, Steve C. West, Joseph T. Williams [1998]

Mechanisms and MOEM Devices

Design and testing of a pneumatic focus servo for a high-speed microdensitometerD. J.Cronin, A. F. Mirabito, J. S. Pepi [1975]

New technique for controlling optical mirror shapesR. M. Scott [1980]

Scanning motion - optomechanical considerationsR. S. Reiss [1988]

Kinematic transmission design for the Atomic Resolution Measuring Machine (ARMM)Debra L. Thurston, Alexander H. Slocum [1989]

Advanced flexure suspension systemsRussell Rhoads, Joseph C. Tyburski [1989]

Precision mechanisms for optical alignments at cryogenic temperaturesLeonard V. LaCroix, Bonnie S. Smietanowska, J. K. Campbell, R. M. Yoshikawa, Ken M. Morgan [1990]

Angular positioning mechanism for the ultraviolet coronagraph spectrometerMiroslaw A. Ostaszewski, Larry J. Guy [1991]

Six degree-of-freedom magnetically suspended fine-steering mirrorJames D. Medbery, Lawrence M. Germann [1991]

Control mechanism of an optical head for 130-mm read/write disk drivesK. Kime, N. Takeshita, O. Ito, K. Nakamura, T. Fujita, M. Irie [1992]

Adjustment mechanisms: types and their applications in optical systemsA. Ahmad [1992]

Development of a variable profile scan mirror mechanismDavid L. Mason, Kevin Morimoto, Scott O. Sinnott, Paul G. Wolford [1993]

Mechanisms and MOEM Devices (continued)

Miniature tilting mechanism using piezoelectric actuatorsSatoshi Tawara, Takayuki Goto, Kimiyuki Mitsui [1995]

Fabrication of micro-optics by microjet printingW. Royall Cox, Donald J. Hayes, Tin Chen, Daryl W. Ussery, Duncan L. MacFarlane, E. Wilson [1995]

Gimbal mechanism for cryogenic alignment of 1-meter diameter opticsRobert G. Chave, Alfred Edward Nash, James Hardy [1995]

Microfabricated actuators and their application to opticsJeffry J. Sniegowski, Ernest J. Garcia [1995]

Precision and performance of polysilicon micromirrors for hybrid integrated opticsOlav Solgaard, Norman C. Tien, Michael J. Daneman, Meng-Hsiung Kiang, Alois Friedberger, Richard S. Muller,Kam Yin Lau [1995]

Inertial drives for micro- and nanorobots: two novel mechanismsWolfgang Zesch, Roland Buechi, Alain Codourey, Roland Y. Siegwart [1995]

Kicking step-by-step drive for the adjustment of micro-optical elementsVolker Guyenot, C. Siebenhaar, Guenther Tittelbach [1995]

Integrated micro-opto-mechanical systemsFrancis L. Merat, Mehran Mehregany [1995]

Automatic assembly of micro-optical componentsUlrich Gengenbach [1996]

Single-degree-of-freedom actuator system for controlling Fabry-Perot etalonsAlson E. Hatheway [1996]

Handling and mounting of micro-optical componentsVolker Guyenot, Ramona Eberhardt, Guenther Tittelbach, Stefan Risse [1996]

Reducing track errors caused by rotating micrometer tipsAlson E. Hatheway [1996]


Flexible automated assembly of micro-optical elements (optical SMD)Wolfgang Andreasch, Christian de Graffenried, Robert Kohler, Reymond Clavel, Thomas C. Sidler,

Rene-Paul Salathe, Ronald Mueller, Hannes Bleuler, Bernhard Gaechter, Hartmut Ehbets [1996]

Micro-opto-electro-mechanical (MOEM) adaptive optic systemRodney L. Clark, John R. Karpinisky, Jay A. Hammer, Roland B. Anderson, Randall L. Lindsey,

Daniel M. Brown, Paul H. Merritt [1997]

Microfabricated interlock system for precision alignmentRoya Sabeti, Mark R. Holl, Eric A. Altendorf, Paul Yager [1997]

Micro-opto-mechanical beam deflectorsS.Gloeckner, R. Goering, T. Possner [1997]

Micro-opto-mechanical devices and on-chip optical processingM. E. Motamedi, M. C.Wu, K. S. Pister [1997]

Design and implementation of a paraffin-based micropositioning actuatorDavid E. Dowen [1997]

Novel micro-optical components made from optical adhesivesVolker Guyenot, Thomas Peschel, Stefan Risse [1997]

Design of an active focus system for a Mars-bound robotic arm cameraRobert O. Reynolds, Devon G. Crowe, Michael Fernandes [1997]

Vertical thermal actuators for micro-opto-electro-mechanical systemsWilliam D. Cowan, Victor M. Bright [1997]

Tradeoffs in micro-opto-mechanical system materialsC. Cabuz [1997]

Refractive microlens arrays made by contactless embossingAntoni Picard, Wolfgang Ehrfeld, Holger Loewe, Holger Mueller, Jens Schulze [1997]


Unique method of micropositioning as implemented in the FUSE focal plan assembliesJeffrey Lees, Gregg Allison, John Paul Andrews, James C. Green, James C. Westfall [1997]

Automated assembly of micro-optical componentsRamona Eberhardt, Torsten Scheller, Guenther Tittelbach, Volker Guyenot [1998]

Tolerancing, Specifications and Standards

Influence of specification on tolerancing of high-volume opticsE. J. Koval [1979]

National standards organizations and optical drawing practiceJ. C. Beavers [1979]


Specifications as a driver of performance and costW. J. Smith [1979]

Tolerancing for economics in mass production of opticsJ. L. Plummer [1979]

Specifying the visual optical systemB. J. Walker [1979]

Specification of the scattering characteristics of surfaces and systems, for use in theanalysis of stray light

R. P. Breault [1979]

Metal mirror selection guide updateC. Denny, W. J. Spawr, R. L. Pierce [1979]

Making the qualitative quantitative - a discussion of the specification of visual systems

R. R. Shannon [1979]

Infrared optical grade germaniumJ. R. Piedmont [1979]

Specifications for diamond-turned surfacesE. R. Frenier, J. Zimmerman [1979]

Tolerancing, Specifications and Standards (continued)

Testing and specification for infrared (IR) optics for thermal imagingA. W. Efkeman, R. A. Spande [1979]

Typical error budget for testing a high-performance aspheric telescope mirrorC. F. Robbert, P. R. Yoder, Jr., L. A. Montagnino [1979]

Specifications of Raytran materialJ. Connolly, B. diBenedetto, R. Donadio [1979]

Metal mirror selection guide updateC. Denny, W. Spawr, R. L. Pierce [1979]

Standards for optical surface quality using total integrated scatteringJ. M. Bennett, D. K. Burge, J. P. Rahn, H. E. Bennett [1979]

Performance impact of cosmetic defects on mass-produced photographic opticsD. C. Goux [1979]

Specifications for metal opticsW. J. Brady [1979]

Military specifications applicable to optical coatingsJ. G. Clover [1979]

Specifying the optical system with an optical design data sheetP. R. Yoder, Jr., R. E. Casas [1980]

Optical component specificationsR. E. Parks [1980]

Outline of tolerancing (from performance specification to toleranced drawings)R. H. Ginsberg [1981]

Optical specifications and tolerances for large opticsR. E. Parks [1983]


Overview of specifications for laser optical componentsM. W. Grindel [1983]

Tolerances and techniques in high precision optical assemblyE. K. Thorburn [1983]

Minimized cost through optimized tolerance distribution in optical assembliesR. R. Willey, R. George, J. Odell, W. Nelson [1983]

The impact of tight tolerances and other factors on the cost of optical componentsR. R. Willey [1984]

Fundamentals of establishing an optical tolerance budgetW. J. Smith [1985]

Specifications and manufacturing considerations of diamond machined opticalcomponents

M. C.Gerchman [1986]

Analysis, tolerancing, and diagnosis of diamond machining errorsHillary G. Sillitto [1989]

Dimensional stability of electroless nickel coatingsDouglas L. Hibbard, Douglas L. Hibbard [1990]

Stability starts with the purchase specificationGerald Gould [1990]

Design and specification of diamond-turned opticsR. A. Clark [1991]

ISO figure specification (ISO-10110-5) and digital interferometryLars A. Selberg, Bruce E. Truax [1992]


Specification of fine-steering mirrors for line-of-sight stabilization systemsLawrence M. Germann [1992]

Specification of large-aperture Nd:phosphate glass laser disksMilton J. Shoup, Stephen D. Jacobs, John H. Kelly, Christopher T. Cotton, Samuel F.B. Morse,

Steven A. Kumpan [1992]

Evaluation of acceptable levels and standards of vibration in relation to large telescopesand observatories

Brian H. Thomas, Duncan C. McKellar, Margaret Melbourne [1992]

Matching performance requirements with technology: an applications approach tovibration isolation

Thomas A. Cellucci [1992]

Influence of international standards on optomechanical designR. E. Parks [1992]

Maximizing production yield and performance in optical instruments through effectivedesign and tolerancing

R. R. Willey, M. E. Durham [1992]

ISO environmental testing and reliability standards for opticsRobert E. Parks [1993]

Tolerance analysis of the Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE): a statisticalapproach

Erik Wilkinson, James C. Green, David J. Sahnow [1994]

Diamond-turned diffractive optical elements for the infrared: suggestion for specificationstandardization and manufacturing remarks

Max J. Riedl [1995]

Tolerance analysis versus image quality: a case study for cost-effective space opticsA. Ahmad, C. Feng, R. V. Sarepaka [1995]

Tolerance analysis for three-dimensional optoelectronic systems packagingV. N. Morozov, Y-C. Lee, J. A. Neff, D. C. O'Brien, T. S. McLaren, J. H. Zhou [1996]

Fabrication, Assembly, Alignment, and Testing

The NASA 48-in. telescopeR. F. Delgado [1974]

The design and manufacture of large beryllium opticsR. R. Altenhof [1975]

Metal mirrors in the largeH. D. Taylor [1975]

Design and testing of a pneumatic focus servo for a high-speed microdensitometerD. J.Cronin, A. F. Mirabito, J. S. Pepi [1975]

Machinability aspects of diamond-turned metal opticsJ. B. Arnold, P. J. Steger, T. O. Morris [1975]

Space Telescope mirror substrateW. C. Lewis [1979]

Tolerancing for economics in mass production of opticsJ. L. Plummer [1979]

Modular design/assembly/alignment approach to an intrared (IR) scanning systemR. E. Fischer [1979]

Typical error budget for testing a high-performance aspheric telescope mirrorC. F. Robbert, P. R. Yoder, Jr., L. A. Montagnino [1979]

Alignment design for a cryogenic telescopeP. Young, M. Schreibman [1980]

Concepts and misconceptions in the design and fabricaiton of optical assembliesE. K. Thorburn [1980]

Teal ruby - design, manufacture, and testJ. W. Pepi, M. A. Kahan, W. H. Barnes, R. J. Zielinski [1980]

Fabrication, Assembly, Alignment, and Testing (continued)

Design and fabrication of aluminum mirrors for a large aperture precision collimatoroperating at cryogenic temperatures

J. B. C. Fuller Jr., P. Forney, C. M. Klug [1981]

Noncontact alignment and spacing of opticsJ. A. Magner, C. A. Martin [1981]

Alignment and evaluation of the cryogenic corrected infrared astronomicalsatellite/IRAS/telescope

N. Harned, R. Harned, R. Melugin [1981]

Production engineering and implementation of a modular military binocularW. J.Trsar, R. J. Benjamin, J. F. Casper [1981]

Manufacture of large glass honeycomb mirrorsJ. R. P. Angel, J. M. Hill [1982]

Methods for the control of centering error in the fabrication and assembly of opticalelements

A. Zaltz, D. Christo [1982]

Fuzed silica mirror evaluation for the Shuttle Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF)W. P. Barnes Jr., R. K. Melugin [1982]

Value engineering additives in optical sighting devicesE. C. Addis [1983]

Advanced lightweight beryllium mirrorsR. A. Paquin, H. Levenstein, L. Altadonna, G. Gould [1983]

Support systems for testing thin meniscus optical mirrorsB. Iraninejad, R. E. Parks, P. Lam [1983]

Tolerances and techniques in high precision optical assemblyE. K. Thorburn [1983]


New techniques for fusion bonding and replication for large glass reflectorsJ. R. P. Angel [1983]

The effects of epoxy shrinkage on the Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facilitytechnology mirror assembly

L. M. Cohen [1983]

Economics in optical design, analysis, and productionR. R. Willey [1983]

Design and fabrication of high-performance relay lensesK. S. Westort [1984]

Off-loading of a cylindrical optic to simulate zero-gravityP. Glenn, G. Ruthven [1984]

Techniques for characterizing optical system fabricationK. P. Thompson [1984]

Alignment of precision lens elementsR. E. Hopkins, K. F. Walsh [1984]

Bend-and-polish fabrication techniquesL. D. Barr, J. H. Richardson, K-L. Shu [1985]

Development of lightweight, glass mirror segments for the Large Deployable ReflectorR. K. Melugin, J. H. Miller, J. R. P. Angel, P. A. A. Wangsness, R. E. Parks, D. A. Ketelsen [1985]

Specifications and manufacturing considerations of diamond machined opticalcomponents

M. C.Gerchman [1986]

Particulate contamination control in the Optical Telescope Assembly for the HubbleSpace Telescope

T. A. Facey [1987]


Test and manufacture of 3-meter laboratory telescopeC. E. McAuliffe, R. F. Delgado [1988]

Spincasting of a 3.5-m diameter f/1.75 mirror blank in borosilicate glassL. W. Goble, J. R. P.Angel, J. M. Hill, E. J. Mannery [1988]

The use of aluminum alloy castings as diamond machining substrates for optical surfaces

R. Dahlgren, M. Gerchman [1988]

Gas fusion center-plane mounted secondary mirrorJ. E. Cannon, R. W. Wortley [1988]

Fabrication of a metal-matrix composite mirrorE. Ulph [1988]

Precision alignment of an IR imaging systemRichard J. Kohrman, Stephen D. Horchem [1989]

Spacelab Optical Viewport glass assembly optical test program for the Starlab missionDanney C. Massey [1989]

Analysis, tolerancing, and diagnosis of diamond machining errorsHillary G. Sillitto [1989]

Mirror substrate fabrication techniques of low expansion glassesJulie Spangenberg-Jolley, Thomas W. Hobbs [1989]

Advances in the shaping of lightweight large mirror blanks of ZerodurThomas A. Marx, Helmut Olyschlaeger, Rudolf W. Mueller, Hartmut W. Hoeness [1989]

Computer-aided alignment of a wide-field, three-mirror, unobscured, high-resolutionsensor

John W. Figoski, Theodore E. Shrode, Gary F. Moore [1989]


Optical alignment of a pupil imaging spectrometerStephen D. Horchem, Richard J. Kohrman [1989]

Cryogenic testing of reflective optical components and telescope systemsAndrew A. Mastandrea, Robert T. Benoit, Richard R. Glasheen [1989]

Design, fabrication, and assembly of the high resolution mirror assembly for NASAsAdvanced X-Ray Astrophysics Facility

John A. Spina [1989]

Design, manufacturing, and testing of a two-axis servo-controlled pointing device usinga metal-matrix composite mirror

Pierre H.G. Pellegrin, Eric Stenne, Eric Ulph, Alan L. Geiger, Paul E. Hood [1989]

Thermal/optical test setup for the Geostationary Operational Environmental SatelliteTelescope

George E. Zurmehly, Robert A. Hookman [1989]

New technology for beryllium mirror productionRoger A. Paquin [1989]

Cryogenic on-orbit performance of the NASA Cosmic Background ExplorerStephen M. Volz, Michael J. DiPirro, Stephen H. Castles, Michael S. Rhee, Michael G. Ryschkewitsch,

Richard A. Hopkins [1990]

SIRTF primary mirror design, analysis, and testingGeorge L. Sarver, Scott S. Maa, Li S. Chang [1990]

Fabrication techniques for high-resolution lens assembliesAnees Ahmad [1990]

Precision mechanisms for optical alignments at cryogenic temperaturesLeonard V. LaCroix, Bonnie S. Smietanowska, J. K. Campbell, R. M. Yoshikawa, Ken M. Morgan [1990]

Mounting and alignment technique for an eccentric pupil collimatorR. Barry Johnson, James B. Hadaway [1990]


Fabrication of stable lightweight beryllium optical support structuresLarry A. Grant, Robert E. Hardesty [1990]

Cleaning large optics with CO2 snowRichard R. Zito [1990]

Pressure distribution under flexible polishing tools: I. Conventional aspheric opticsPravin K. Mehta, Robert E. Hufnagel [1990]

Test and theoretical comparisons for bending and springing of the Keck segmented tenmeter telescope

John W. Pepi [1990]

Pressure distribution under flexible polishing tools: II. Cylindrical (conical) opticsPravin K. Mehta [1990]

Residual stresses in single-point machined berylliumHarry A. Moreen, Iwao P. Adachi [1990]

Key technologies for IR zoom lenses: aspherics and athermalizationP. Nory [1991]

Fabrication of a fast, aspheric beryllium mirrorRoger A. Paquin, George J. Gardopee [1991]

Work-induced stress and long-term stability in optically polished siliconJonathan W. Bender, Roger W. Wahl [1991]

Rapid-cooled lens cellDavid M. Stubbs, Ike C. Hsu [1991]

Roller chain supports for large opticsDaniel Vukobratovich, Ralph M. Richard [1991]


Development of beryllium-mirror turning technologyJones B. Arnold [1991]

Robotic-based fabrication system for aspheric reflectorsJ. Zimmerman, R. A. Jones, W. J. Rup [1991]

Testing stress birefringence of an optical windowChiayu Ai, James C. Wyant [1992]

Compensation of residual form errors in precision-machined componentsMark C. Gerchman [1992]

Large optics from silicon carbideRoger A. Paquin, Matthew B. Magida, Cynthia L. Vernold [1992]

Mirror cell design, fabrication, assembly, and test for the AXAF VETA-I opticsGary Matthews, Arthur Buettner, Thomas M. Casey, Clyde Drauglis, John LesVeaux [1992]

Large ultralightweight optic fabrication: a manufacturing technology for advancedoptical requirements

John W. DeRock, Timothy J. Wilson [1992]

Production of metal matrix composite mirrors for tank fire control systemsAlan L. Geiger, Eric Ulph [1992]

Optimization of the optomechanical interface employing diamond machining in aconcurrent engineering enviroment

D. J. Erickson, R. A. Johnston, A. B. Hull [1992]

Fabrication of a lightweight beryllium one-meter f/0.58 ellipsoidal mirrorRoger A. Paquin, George J. Gardopee [1992]

Design and construction of an astrometric astrographDaniel Vukobratovich, Tina M. Valente, Robert R. Shannon, Roger A. Hooker, Richard E. Sumner [1992]


Critical alignment techniques for precision lens assembliesAlbert F. Slomba [1993]

New device for measuring residual stress in optical elementsM. Y. Sahnovsky, O. A. Semiv, S. V. Skolozdra, J. M. Serbunov, B. M. Timochko [1993]

Minimizing cement strain while cementing thin lenses using ultraviolet lightDonald R. Green [1993]

ISO environmental testing and reliability standards for opticsRobert E. Parks [1993]

Critical parameters for the preparation of low-scatter electroless nickel coatingsDouglas L. Hibbard [1993]

Fabrication, alignment, and test of an all-reflective soft x-ray microlithography objectiveKenneth R. Castle, Mitchell C. Ruda, Timothy M. Gleeson, Daniel A. Tichenor, John E. Bjorkholm,Marc D. Himel, Tanya E. Jewell [1993]

Manufacture and finishing of lightweight silicon carbide mirrorsJonathan W. Bender, Donald G. Ewing [1993]

Influence of elastic hysteresis on combined (rolling-sliding) frictionPeter H. Vo [1993]

Evaluation of a 60-inch sphere using optical testing and analytical methodsKevin A. Sawyer, Lee R. Dettmann, Tina M. Valente [1993]

Precision truss structures from concept to hardware reality: application to theMicro-Precision Interferometer Testbed

Lee F. Sword, Thomas G. Carne [1993]

High bore-sight accuracy collimatorsJames A. Sterritt [1993]


Silicon carbide mirror cryogenic distortion testingDavid G. Michel [1994]

Fabrication and testing of the 3.5-m, f/1.75, WIYN primary mirrorDavid S. Anderson, James H. Burge, Dean A. Ketelsen, H. M. Martin, Steve C. West, Gary A. Poczulp,

John H. Richardson, Woon-Yin Wong [1994]

Manufacturing feasibility, assembly, and testing of the Gemini mirror cellJames A. Lidbury [1994]

Cryogenic and ambient testing of the Composite Infrared Spectrometer (CIRS)beryllium telescopes

Patricia Ann Hayes, Julie A. Crooke, Brendon D. Perkins [1994]

Precision plastic optics applications from design to assemblyClaude Tribastone, Charles Gardner, William G. Peck [1995]

Automated optical assemblyJohn L. Bala [1995]

Cryogenic optical performance of a lightweighted 20-inch SiC mirror and indicationsfor thermal strain homogeneity and hysterisis

Kenneth J. Triebes, Lynn W. Huff, Charles D. Cox, John W. Pepi [1995]

Cryogenic distortion at 4.4 K of a 50-cm-diameter spherical beryllium mirrorfabricated to reduce cryogenic distortion and hysteresis

Gordon C. Augason, Dana S. Clarke, David D. Norris, Roger A. Paquin, John M. Kincade [1995]


Alignment of flexure stages for best rectilinear performanceAlson E. Hatheway [1995]

Techniques for optical fabrication of a 2-mm-thick adaptive secondary mirrorHubert M. Martin, David S. Anderson [1995]


Alignment test system for AXAF-Is high-resolution mirror assemblyMark Waldman [1995]

Error analysis of a Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensorHiroshi Suzuki, Jiro Suzuki, Tadashi Matsushita, Satoshi Wakabayashi [1995]

Design and construction of a metal matrix composite ultra-lightweight optical systemDaniel Vukobratovich, Tina M. Valente, Guo Lin Ma [1995]

Effects of temporal dimensional instability on the Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility(AXAF-I) high-resolution mirror assembly (HRMA)

Lester M. Cohen [1995]

Design and manufacture of the worlds largest refractive zoom systemVictor J. Doherty [1995]

Diamond-turned diffractive optical elements for the infrared: suggestion for specificationstandardization and manufacturing remarks

Max J. Riedl [1995]

Design and fabrication of low-cost x-ray mirrorsAnees Ahmad, Darell E. Engelhaupt, Chen Feng, Ye Li [1995]

Design for drop-in assembly employed in an off-axis cryogenic telescope forspaceborne applications

Arthur R. Telkamp, Robert J. von Handorf, Steven J. Hoskins, Anthony B. Hull, Steven A. Macenka [1995]

Cryogenic Optical Alignment Stability Test (COAST) of the Composite InfraredSpectrometer (CIRS) engineering unit for the Cassini mission to Saturn

John G. Hagopian [1996]

Reduction of flight hardware outgassing after integration under a less stringentrequirement

David W. Hughes, Glenn P. Rosecrans, Jack J. Triolo, Patricia A. Hansen [1996]


Alignment verification by wavefront testing of the composite infrared spectrometerPatricia Ann Hayes, James J. Lyons, John G. Hagopian [1996]


Alignment and cryogenic testing of the Cassini Composite InfraRed Spectrometer(CIRS) far-infrared (FIR) focal plane

Julie A. Crooke, John G. Hagopian [1996]

Flight qualification of the Cassini Composite InfraRed Spectrometer (CIRS)far-infrared (FIR) polarizing beam-splitter substrate: mylar chosen over polypropylene

Julie A. Crooke, John G. Hagopian, Kenneth P. Stewart, Scott E. Bradley, David Robinson [1996]


Cryogenic Interferometric Alignment (CIA) of the Composite Infrared Spectrometer(CIRS) engineering unit for the Cassini mission to Saturn

John G. Hagopian [1996]

Optomechanical alignment of the Composite Infrared Spectrometer (CIRS) for theCassini mission to Saturn

John G. Hagopian, Patricia Ann Hayes, Julie A. Crooke, James J. Lyons [1996]

Flight measurement of contamination effects on fused silica mirrorsDavid F. Hall [1996]

Contamination environment as measured at the Mir Space StationCarl R. Maag, Marc Van Eesbeek, Paul S. Mitzen, Tim J. Stevenson [1996]


Contamination-induced degradation of optics exposed to the Hubble Space Telescopeinterior

June L. Tveekrem, Douglas B. Leviton, Charles M. Fleetwood, Lee D. Feinberg [1996]

Automatic assembly of micro-optical componentsUlrich Gengenbach [1996]

Design and fabrication of a compact lidar telescopeAnees Ahmad, Farzin Amzajerdian, Chen Feng, Ye Li [1996]

Interferometric examination of the vibration modes on stretchable plastic membraneimaging mirrors

Peter Waddell, Mathew Stickland, Steven Mason, Stuart McKay, Leslie S. Mair [1996]

New fabrication processes for dimensionally stable beryllium mirrorsRoger A. Paquin, Daniel R. Coulter, David D. Norris, Gordon C. Augason, Mark T. Stier, Marc Cayrel,

Thomas B. Parsonage [1996]

Flexible automated assembly of micro-optical elements (optical SMD)Wolfgang Andreasch, Christian de Graffenried, Robert Kohler, Reymond Clavel, Thomas C. Sidler,

Rene-Paul Salathe, Ronald Mueller, Hannes Bleuler, Bernhard Gaechter, Hartmut Ehbets [1996]

Environmental testing of long-wavelength infrared (LWIR) windowsEron S. Kelly, Robert J. Ondercin, John A. Detrio, Paul R. Greason [1997]

Surface figuring of silicon carbide using chemical etching methodologiesDouglas L. Hibbard, Steven J. Hoskins, Evan C. Lundstedt [1997]

Production, assembly, and alignment of the XSPECT mirror modules for the SODARTx-ray telescope on the Spectrum Roentgen Gamma satellite

Josef Polny, Niels J. Westergaard, Finn Erland Christensen, Hans Ulrik Noergaard-Nielsen,

Herbert W. Schnopper [1997]

Design and fabrication of low-cost adjustable lens mountsAnees Ahmad [1997]

Integration and alignment of components for curvature wavefront sensorsJames R. Stilburn [1997]


Design and construction of the VLT primary mirror cell: support of the large, thinprimary mirror

Stefano Stanghellini, P. Legrand, A. Baty, Thierry Hovsepian [1997]

Dust contamination and in-situ cleaning of ground-based telescope optics: the VLTapproach

P. Giordano [1997]

Beryllium structure meets strength, stability, and thermal performance requirements ofMODIS instrument

J. R. Newmann, A. L. DeForrest, T. E. Wolverton, T. S. Pagano, K. Smith [1997]

Construction and performance of a 1-m-long elliptically bent steel mirrorTimothy R. Renner, Keith D. Franck, Malcolm R. Howells, Steven C. Irick, Howard A. Padmore, Seung-Yu Rah [1997]

Focus and alignment of the AXAF opticsT. J. Gaetz, William A. Podgorski, Lester M. Cohen, Mark D. Freeman, Richard J. Edgar, Diab Jerius,

Leon P. Van Speybroeck, Ping Zhao, Jeffery J. Kolodziejczak, Martin C. Weisskopf [1997]

Visualization of contact stress distribution using infrared stress-measurement systemTakahide Sakagami, Keiji Ogura, Shiro Kubo, Jon R. Lesniak, Bradley R. Boyce, Bela I. Sandor [1997]

Design, manufacturing, and performance of C/SiC mirrors and structuresMichael Deyerler, Stefan Bauereisen, U. Papenburg [1997]

Precision optics fabrication using magnetoreheological finishingD. Golini, S. D. Jacobs, W. Kordonski, P. Dumas [1997]

VLT secondary mirror: a reportR. Geyl, M. Cayrel [1997]

Handling 20 tons of honeycomb mirror with a very gentle touchWarren B. Davison, Joseph T. Williams, John M. Hill [1998]

Design and tests of the VLT M1 mirror passive and active supporting systemThierry Hovsepian, Jean Marc Michelin, Stefano Stanghellini [1998]



Automated assembly of micro-optical componentsRamona Eberhardt, Torsten Scheller, Guenther Tittelbach, Volker Guyenot [1998]

In-situ cleaning of the primary mirror of the Subaru TelescopeYasuo Torii, Saeko S. Hayashi, Masahiro Toda [1998]

Safe handling of 8-m mirror blanks during manufacture: equipment designs based onfinite element analyses of stresses

William R. Powell, Stephen R. Ormsby, Mary J. Edwards [1998]

Comparison of shipping, handling, and shock instrumentation results for two3.5-m-class primary mirrors

Don H. Killpatrick, James W. Mayo [1998]

Experimental study on mechanical, thermomechanical, and opto-mechanical behaviorsof holographic materials

Sean X. Wu, Ching-Shan Cheng, Tizhi Huang, Shaowen Qin, James Jang-Hun Yeh, Qiang Gao, Alan G. Chen,Chao-Pin Yeh, Austin V. Harton, Karl W. Wyatt [1998]

VLT secondary mirror unit performance and test resultsReiner Barho, Stefano Stanghellini, Georg Jander [1998]

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